A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7022142 Details
Epoch: 327 Number of transactions in block: 27 slot_no: 56252459 epoch_slot_no: 351659 block_no: 7021965 slot_leader_id: 5083905 size: 80751 time: 2022-03-20 23:25:50 proto_major: 6 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65446fb5fe803923a568e8a3896c3b4b3053f2b19dd56b6620478d60d8f3fc7cBlock Operator
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